The 56-year-old homeowner was found right inside the door of the home and was rushed to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Inside, police said the home was full of fireworks, prompting hazardous materials crews and federal agents to be brought in.

"There's a sufficient amount of fireworks in the house that we felt it was appropriate to call the bomb squad and for them to clear and make sure everything is safe in the building," said Dep. Chief Tom Bialas.

The DuPage County Hazardous Disposal Unit went through the home to make sure no one else was in danger.

Besides the evacuations, police asked a number of other neighbors to either leave the area or remain inside their homes while they investigated.

Criminal charges are a possibility because fireworks are illegal in Illinois.